New appointment signals New Zealand growth for Allianz Global Assistance

Insurance industry entrepreneur Phil Hibbert has been appointed to head up the New Zealand operations for the speciality insurance and assistance provider, Allianz Global Assistance.

Stepping into the newly created role of Executive Manager, Phil will lead the growing New Zealand team of 15 which includes business development, account management and an Auckland based claims management team. 

Phil takes the reins at Allianz Global Assistance New Zealand with 15 years experience in the insurance industry working for industry giants such as GE Finance and IAG and proving his expertise in business development with start-up business concepts DriveRight and Covernow.

Allianz Global Assistance is well established in the New Zealand market as a provider of travel insurance and emergency medical insurance to business clients such as House of Travel, Expedia, Webjet and 1Cover.  Hibbert says the brand name will soon be more familiar among consumers as the company embarks on a period of growth in New Zealand.

“There is huge potential for our travel insurance business and the development of our roadside assistance.  I’m delighted to join the Allianz Global Assistance team and lead the business expansion in New Zealand.”

Welcoming Hibbert to the Allianz Global Assistance team, Australian CEO and Regional Hub Director Australia and New Zealand, Ian Norris said, “Phil is doubtless the best person to help us move to the next level in the New Zealand market. His skills as a dynamic business leader and in developing customer partnerships are second to none—we are thrilled to have him on board”.

Allianz Global Assistance core services include Health and Lifecare assistance services, travel insurance and emergency medical insurance, overseas student health insurance and roadside assistance